EP0519579A1 - Tunnel de congélation - Google Patents

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EP0519579A1
EP0519579A1 EP92202808A EP92202808A EP0519579A1 EP 0519579 A1 EP0519579 A1 EP 0519579A1 EP 92202808 A EP92202808 A EP 92202808A EP 92202808 A EP92202808 A EP 92202808A EP 0519579 A1 EP0519579 A1 EP 0519579A1
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Jeremy Paul Caxton House Miller
John Vincent c/o Air Products Plc Summers
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/10—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air
    • F25D3/11—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L3/00—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
    • A23L3/36—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling
    • A23L3/361—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling the materials being transported through or in the apparatus, with or without shaping, e.g. in form of powder, granules, or flakes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L3/00—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
    • A23L3/36—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling
    • A23L3/361—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling the materials being transported through or in the apparatus, with or without shaping, e.g. in form of powder, granules, or flakes
    • A23L3/362—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling the materials being transported through or in the apparatus, with or without shaping, e.g. in form of powder, granules, or flakes with packages or with shaping in form of blocks or portions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L3/00—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
    • A23L3/36—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling
    • A23L3/37—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling with addition of or treatment with chemicals
    • A23L3/375—Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling with addition of or treatment with chemicals with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid nitrogen, at cryogenic temperature

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  • This invention relates to a tunnel freezer.
  • a tunnel freezer usually comprises an elongate tunnel of generally circular cross-section.
  • the tunnel is inclined to the horizontal and rotated about its longitudinal axis.
  • Particles of material to be frozen are introduced into the upper end of the tunnel.
  • the rotation of the tunnel causes the particles to pass along the tunnel to the lower end where they are collected.
  • a cold medium for example liquid nitrogen.
  • the wall of the tunnel is normally provided with fittings, for example a spiral ribbon (EP-A-0 245 708) or a plurality of longitudinally extending lifting bars which project towards the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
  • fittings for example a spiral ribbon (EP-A-0 245 708) or a plurality of longitudinally extending lifting bars which project towards the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
  • the fittings have been either permanently welded in position in the tunnel or bolted to lugs which are themselves permanently welded or otherwise retained on the tunnel.
  • the present invention provides a tunnel freezer comprising a tunnel which can be rotated about its longitudinal axis, said tunnel having fittings for facilitating the passage of particles of material along said tunnel, characterized in that said fittings comprise a spiral ribbon and/or a multiplicity of lifting bars which form part of a liner which can be inserted and withdrawn from said tunnel.
  • said tunnel can be inclined to the horizontal.
  • said liner is provided with at least one weir.
  • the liner is provided with a flange which can be bolted to the inlet or the outlet of said tunnel.
  • additional means may be provided to secure said liner to said tunnel.
  • liners are made in discrete lengths which can be bolted or otherwise secured together to make a liner of appropriate overall length to fit in a tunnel.
  • the liners are fabricated from stainless steel.
  • the tunnel freezer 1 comprises a tunnel 2 which is of circular cross-section.
  • the tunnel 2 comprises a stainless steel tube 3 which is lagged with insulation 4 to reduce heat transfer.
  • the tunnel 2 is inclined to the horizontal and is rotatable about its longitudinal axis X-X.
  • the tunnel 2 is supported on bearings (not shown) and is rotatable by an endless belt (not shown) which passes over a gear wheel fast with the tunnel 2 and driven by a variable speed motor (not shown).
  • the tunnel 2 Adjacent its upper end 5, the tunnel 2 is provided with a weir 6 which extends around the entire internal diameter of the tunnel 2 and projects radially inwardly. Since the tunnel 2 is inclined to the horizontal a pool 7 is defined between the weir 6 and the upper end 5 of the tunnel 2.
  • a conveyor 8 projects into the upper end 5 of the tunnel 2 and can be moved back and forth in the direction of arrows B-B as desired.
  • a spray bar 9 which is connected to a source of liquid nitrogen via a pipe 10 is disposed directly above the conveyor 8 as shown.
  • the tunnel 2 is rotated about its longitudinal axis X-X.
  • Particles 12 to be frozen for example chopped celery, prawns, diced ham, herbs, minced meat and diced chicken, are introduced into the tunnel 2 on conveyor 8. The particles are first passed through liquid nitrogen being sprayed from spray bar 9 and then drop into the pool 7 which is full of liquid nitrogen.
  • the particles tumble over the weir 6 and move towards the outlet end of the tunnel 2. As they pass along the tunnel 2 the particles are further cooled by heat exchange with cold nitrogen vapour from the spray bar 9 and the pool 7. The particles leave the tunnel 2 at the outlet end 13.
  • the outlet end 13 of the tunnel 2 extends into an enclosure 14 which has a common outlet 15 for both frozen particles and cold nitrogen vapour.
  • a plate 16 extends across the common outlet 15 and is connected to an arm 17 which is pivoted about a pin 18.
  • a counterweight 19 is mounted on the arm 17 and biases the plate 16 into the position shown. It should be noted that the plate 16 is not a tight fit in the common outlet 15.
  • the common outlet 15 is contained within a hood 20 which is provided with insulation and forms part of a duct containing an extractor fan 21.
  • the inlet end 5 of the tunnel 2 is provided with a surround 22 which is provided with an opening 23 to accommodate the conveyor 8.
  • gaseous nitrogen passes along the tunnel 2 and flows downwardly towards the common outlet together with frozen particles.
  • the frozen particles collect on the plate 16 whilst the gaseous nitrogen flows through the gaps between the periphery of the plate 16 and the common outlet 15. Part of the gaseous nitrogen also flows through the opening 23.
  • a temperature sensor 24 is located in the immediate vicinity of the opening 23 monitors the temperature and adjusts the displacement of the fan 21 to maintain the temperature slightly below room temperature. It will be appreciated that this temperature corresponds to a small flow of nitrogen outwardly from the tunnel through the opening 23.
  • the hood 20 vents both nitrogen from the common outlet 15 and some surrounding air. This reduces freezing problems in the hood 20.
  • seals 25 and 26 are provided to inhibit the ingress of air between the tunnel 2 and the enclosure 14 and between the tunnel 2 and the surround 22 respectively.
  • the tunnel is provided with four lifting bars 27, 28, 29 and 30 which extend along the tunnel 2 and which project radially inwardly.
  • the portions of the lifting bars 27, 28, 29 and 30 between the weir 6 and the inlet end 5 of the tunnel 2 are provided with a multiplicity of small holes 31 so that the liquid nitrogen remains in the pool 7 as the drum rotates.
  • the holes 31 are smaller than the particles.
  • the lifting bars 27, 28, 29 and 30 and the weir 6 are welded to a thin tube 32 of stainless steel.
  • the tube 32 and the lifting bars 27, 28, 29 and 30 together form a liner which is generally identified by reference numeral 33.
  • the liner 33 also includes a flange 34 which is bolted to the tunnel 2 by bolts (not shown).
  • the liner 33 shown in the figures can be replaced simply by removing conveyor 8 and surround 22.
  • the bolts (not shown) securing the flange 34 to the tunnel 2 are removed and the entire liner 33 withdrawn.
  • a new liner can then be inserted into the tunnel 2 and bolted into place.
  • the liner 33 could comprise a plurality of units which can be fastened together prior to insertion in the tunnel 2.
  • additional clamps may be provided which project through the tunnel 2 to hold the liner 33 in position.
  • the tunnel 2 will be rotated at from 0 - 8 r.p.m. and will be inclined at from 2 to 6 degrees, preferably 3 to 4 degrees from the horizontal.
  • a test tunnel 2 having an internal diameter of 0.4 m and a length of 3 m was inclined at 3.24 degrees to the horizontal and rotated at 3.125 r.p.m.
  • the tunnel 2 successfully froze 180 kg/h chopped celery using 252 kg/h liquid nitrogen.
  • a test tunnel 2 having an internal diameter of 0.5 m and a length of 5 m was inclined at 4 degrees to the horizontal and rotated at 7.2 r.p.m.
  • the tunnel 2 successfully froze 66 kh/h parsley using 85.8 kg/h liquid nitrogen.
  • An unexpected benefit of this process was the almost total separation of the leaves of parsley from the stems and other woody material.
  • FIG 3 there is shown a tunnel freezer which is generally similar to the tunnel freezer shown in Figures 1 and 2. Parts in Figure 3 which are similar to parts shown in Figures 1 and 2 have been identified by the same reference numerals with the addition of an apostrophe.
  • the tunnel freezer 1' differs from the tunnel freezer 1 in several respects. Firstly, the weir 6 has been replaced by a spiral ribbon 6' which is welded to a thin tube to form a liner 33' which is secured to the stainless steel tube 3'.
  • the spiral ribbon 6' extends the full length of the tunnel 2' and defines a plurality of weirs.
  • a plurality of lifting bars 27' are provided between adjacent weirs from the outlet end 13' of the tunnel freezer 1 to a position approximately one fifth the distance from the inlet end 5' to the outlet end 13' of the tunnel 2'.
  • the outlet end 13' of the tunnel 2' extends into an enclosure 14' which has a downwardly opening outlet 35 for frozen particles and an outlet tube 36 which extends upwardly into an exhaust duct 37 which contains an exhaust fan (not shown).
  • a gap 38 is provided between the outlet tube 36 and the exhaust duct 37 to allow ambient air to enter the exhaust duct 37 and inhibit ice forming on the inside of the exhaust duct 37.
  • tunnel 2' is preferably inclined downwardly at 1 - 2 degrees to the horizontal to facilitate water drainage during cleaning it will be appreciated that it could be disposed level or even inclined slightly upwardly.

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AT92202808T ATE98364T1 (de) 1988-12-09 1992-09-14 Gefriertunnel.

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GB8828827A GB2225846A (en) 1988-12-09 1988-12-09 Tunnel freezer
GB8828827 1988-12-09

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US (1) US4989416A (fr)
EP (3) EP0372354B1 (fr)
JP (1) JPH02183784A (fr)
AT (3) ATE98363T1 (fr)
BR (1) BR8906114A (fr)
CA (1) CA2004459A1 (fr)
DE (3) DE68910481T2 (fr)
DK (3) DK171002B1 (fr)
ES (3) ES2045359T3 (fr)
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DK171101B1 (da) 1996-06-03
DE68910481D1 (de) 1993-12-09
GB2225846A (en) 1990-06-13
ES2045359T3 (es) 1994-01-16
DE68911315T2 (de) 1994-03-24
EP0519579B1 (fr) 1993-12-08
DK171002B1 (da) 1996-04-15
DK607489D0 (da) 1989-12-01
ATE98364T1 (de) 1993-12-15
DE68910481T2 (de) 1994-03-03
ATE96899T1 (de) 1993-11-15
DK105495A (da) 1995-09-21
BR8906114A (pt) 1990-07-31
EP0372354A2 (fr) 1990-06-13
MX172684B (es) 1994-01-07
US4989416A (en) 1991-02-05
DK105595A (da) 1995-09-21
JPH02183784A (ja) 1990-07-18
EP0372354B1 (fr) 1993-11-03
DE68911315D1 (de) 1994-01-20
DK607489A (da) 1990-06-10
DE68911316D1 (de) 1994-01-20
EP0519578A1 (fr) 1992-12-23
ES2046910T3 (es) 1994-02-01
CA2004459A1 (fr) 1990-06-09
DE68911316T2 (de) 1994-03-24
GB8828827D0 (en) 1989-01-18
ES2046909T3 (es) 1994-02-01
EP0519578B1 (fr) 1993-12-08
ATE98363T1 (de) 1993-12-15
DK171260B1 (da) 1996-08-12

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